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Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 7 Welcome 8 Package contents 8 Knowing your Desktop PC 9 Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Recovering your system 14 Using the Recovery DVD 14 Troubleshooting 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 7 Welcome 8 Package contents 8 Knowing your Desktop PC 9 Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Recovering your system 14 Using the Recovery DVD 14 Troubleshooting 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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...uses and can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in accordance...and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to ...
...uses and can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in accordance...and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to ...
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.... The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with any other antenna or transmitter. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of at...
.... The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with any other antenna or transmitter. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of at...
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Care during use • Do not walk on the ... on a stable surface. • Openings on your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned off, a small amount of safety for information technology equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you use an extension cord...
Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Care during use • Do not walk on the ... on a stable surface. • Openings on your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned off, a small amount of safety for information technology equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you use an extension cord...
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... that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that you complete a task. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC NOTE: Additional information for disposal of the following symbols used throughout this manual. • The system does not function properly even if you...
... that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that you complete a task. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC NOTE: Additional information for disposal of the following symbols used throughout this manual. • The system does not function properly even if you...
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... listed below but may vary with models. The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD ...x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • Antenna (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Welcome Thank you for updates.
... listed below but may vary with models. The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD ...x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • Antenna (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Welcome Thank you for updates.
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.... 5. IEEE 1394a port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Headphone port Connects to a headphone. CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ Microdrive™ card into this button to open the front panel...
.... 5. IEEE 1394a port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Headphone port Connects to a headphone. CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ Microdrive™ card into this button to open the front panel...
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...;F�O��u��t port LAN (RJ-45) port 9. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to a VGA monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Power switch 8. Selects the input voltage. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. Connects to USB devices such...
...;F�O��u��t port LAN (RJ-45) port 9. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to a VGA monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Power switch 8. Selects the input voltage. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. Connects to USB devices such...
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... the slot, invert the memory card and try to enjoy the 10. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology.
... the slot, invert the memory card and try to enjoy the 10. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology.
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SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13
SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13
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Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2. Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2. Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
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...the boot device. You will lose all partitions from below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C''. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Press F8 to continue. 3. Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. Follow... system. Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Ensure that your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as...
...the boot device. You will lose all partitions from below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C''. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Press F8 to continue. 3. Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. Follow... system. Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Ensure that your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as...
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After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DO NOT use it on other computers. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. 6. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DO NOT use it on other computers. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. 6. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
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...do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then deselect the Mute checkbox to the system. •...Check if your peripheral devices are with the system. If the above steps do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on? ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. Check if the volume icon in . •...
...do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then deselect the Mute checkbox to the system. •...Check if your peripheral devices are with the system. If the above steps do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on? ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. Check if the volume icon in . •...
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Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC